Question

$$27=46+2x-x$$

Answer

x=-19

Solution


Simplify  \(46+2x-x\)  to  \(46+x\).
\[27=46+x\]
Subtract \(46\) from both sides.
\[27-46=x\]
Simplify  \(27-46\)  to  \(-19\).
\[-19=x\]
Switch sides.
\[x=-19\]